Neuro ICU RN
Dothan, AL
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Neuro ICU RN for a night shift position requiring Alabama or compact RN license and at least 1 year of neuro critical care experience.

Details

• Work in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit of a Level II Trauma facility
• Patient population includes neurocritical care patients with ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes, post-thrombectomy status, traumatic brain injuries, status epilepticus, and spinal cord injuries
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hours by traveler preference, 1845-0715, with block scheduling accommodation available
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to CCU as needed
• Uses Intracranial Pressure monitors and external ventricular drains
• EPIC charting system used, experience preferred

Requirements

• Active Alabama or compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of neuro ICU experience required
• Experience in large healthcare facility settings required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management required
• Preferred skills include BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, suctioning, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Preferred experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, post neurosurgery management, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care
• Preferred skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and care of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Sheath removal skill preferred

Additional Information

• Provide neurocritical care nursing to patients with complex neurological conditions
• Facility is a Level II Trauma Center with 420 staffed beds
• Scrub requirement is all navy or navy bottoms with a white top
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent staff are not eligible for travel roles for 10 years following separation
• Travelers must take a 6-month break after completing 2 consecutive contracts before returning, with exceptions considered case-by-case
• Local candidates will not be accepted
• Must reside at least 90 miles from the facility to be eligible